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Thursday, March 4, 2010

It's Radar, the blind (from birth), red Golden Retriever Bumpass Hound, on the keyboard today. Please pardon any typos as I'm totally blind and have to use the canine Braille system of typing, plus I haven't got oppossible thumbs.. (Enlarge my photo and look closely at my eyes and you'll appreciate what I'm dealing with here.)

Y'all know that I'm an Almost Heaven Golden Retriever Rescue & Sanctuary (AHGRR) success story; I guess I'm supposed to have been dead for over a year now, but here I am enjoying the heck out of life with my brothers and sisters, both canine and feline. Anyway, we got a newsletter update from Ms. Carol up at AHGRR and we thought that you'd all like to read it and find out what's going on. Maybe, if your situation permits, you can help out AHGRR if at all possible. Remember, there's no such thing as doing too little unless you do nothing at all when you could do something. We hope that you're all well and safe. Don't forget to keep Max Dog in your prayers as he fights his battle with cancer. Today is his 300th post, so stop by and congratulate him please. We all love him.

Here's Ms. Carol's newsletter about AHGRR.

- Radar and The Bumpass Hounds and Kitties-

Hi Everyone:

I'm so sorry to be so far behind in communicating - - - blame it on old age - lol - and this darned winter that just will not go away - - - - - - -

A few years ago, we offered a series of pins and/or refrigerator magnets, designed by Jenny McMurtrie (who is well known for her wonderful art - and for her support of rescue).

Wellllll - - - - - - - we have decided to do it again - - - and beginning with February's design below, we will be offering for sale a different design each month for the next year. Each design will be available for sale for a short period of time, so if you are interested, please order early. And, as we got a late start on February's design, please order soon.

February's Design

The above design is available in both a pin or a refrigerator magnet for only $12/each (including shipping and handling) or 2 for $22

All the ordering information and the link to paypal (if you choose to order that way) is available on our homepage www.almostheaven-golden-retriever-rescue.org - including where to send a check if you choose to order that way. BE SURE TO TELL ME IF YOU WANT PINS OR MAGNETS.

I am sure you will want to collect them all.

Sneak Preview/Sale: We have the new Jenny McMurtrie pins/magnet designs for March (Pin #2) and April (Pin #3). March is on the left, April on the right. Each pin is $12, including postage and handling, but if you order 2 or more - the cost is reduced to $10/each. If you would like to order, please let me know which design you want and how many and I will send you a paypal invoice. They are not yet posted on our website - so I will need to invoice you individually. (Or you can mail a check to: Almost Heaven Golden Retriever Rescue, P.O. Drawer D, Delray, WV 26714) Please remember to tell me which design you are ordering and whether you want a pin or magnet.

<-- March Design & April design -->

We have lots of new faces here - and quite a few that are in boarding and will need to find homes soon. Some of these pictures are from the shelter folks as the dogs are still in boarding and we have not been able to get good ones of them yet.

Clifford- 8 year old Clifford ended up homeless when his owner also became homeless. He's a sweet dog, seems to get along with everything and everyone - and appears to have had good care in spite of his owners personal problems. Clifford is subject to an occasional seizure, but they are so infrequent that the veterinarians to date have not felt medications were necessary. A foster or adoptive home would be great for this boy.

Layla -such a horrible picture for such a beautiful 18 month old girl. She was abandoned at a high kill WV shelter when she needed emergency medical treatment for pyometra. Layla has been spayed and treated, and is boarding safely at a veterinary hospital awaiting transport.

Nellie - Another very pretty 18 month old girl whose rescue was held up by this terrible winter we've had here in WV. Nellie's owner finally told us that she had placed Nellie in a good home - - - - - - but sadly, that home turned out to be the same high kill shelter that we found Layla in. Nellie is safe now - - - - - boarding at a vet hospital and awaiting a better life.

Lexie Two - We got a call from a family who was unable to care for Lexie any more. Little did we know that the lack of care was life threatening - as Lexie Two only weighed 30 pounds when our volunteers picked her up. (Two other dogs in the home, small dogs, were fat and well fed.) Lexie Two is now spayed, vaccinated, and gaining weight. Her foster Mom says she is ready for her permanent home.

Penny - Elderly Black Lab -No Picture yet - but Penny came to us from a lady who rescued her when Penny's elderly owner became physically unable to care for her any more. She is still being evaluated and is in an experienced foster home. More news will follow.

We currently have 3 dogs in boarding. We hope this is a temporary situation, but transport from certain areas has been difficult at best. Murphy (photo at the bottom of blog page), Layla, and Nellie are all boarding. Any help with this cost is appreciated. If you would like to try fostering, please let me know. We can always use the help.

Thank you, everyone for your ongoing support. We could not do this without YOU.

STEP UP TO ADOPT A PET

If you can, please consider opening your home to a homeless animal, preferably a dog or cat or other domesticated animal; livestock does better on farms and wild animals do better in zoos and parks. Your local Humane Society or SPCA or Animal Shelter has a wide selection of could be, should be, pets looking for new homes. If you can't adopt, perhaps you can at least become a sponsor. We'll show you how to help out Almost Heaven Golden Retriever Rescue and Sanctuary (AHGRRS) on our blog page, but you can help out any organization of your choice, but please help; contribute or volunteer.
- The Bumpass Hounds and Kitties

PLEASE HELP SPONSOR A SENIOR OR SPECIAL NEEDS GOLDEN

CAN'T ADOPT; BECOME AN ANGEL.So many Senior and Special Needs Goldens do not find "forever homes". Many of these dogs have above average medical needs and costs, are maintained on "special" diets, or have other extraordinary needs. Your donations can be targeted towards a particular Senior or Special needs Golden Retriever. As a sponsor, you will receive updates about your "special" Golden, and will be mentioned in our quarterly newsletter as the dog's sponsor. We also accept Paypal donations. Please keep in mind that we are a non-profit organization and that your donation is fully tax-deductible. Please just write the Golden's name in the memo line of your check or Paypal submission when sponsoring a Golden Retriever.

THE FIVE BRAVO-ZULU AWARD WINNERS TO DATE ARE:

WE ARE THE BUMPASS HOUNDS AND CATS; ORIGINALLY FROM BUMPASS, VIRGINIA.

As of 11/05/2016, our thundering herd is currently comprised of 7 dogs and 5 kitties;

3 Golden Retrievers (Shelby, Tre', & Finnegan),

1 Yellow Labrador Retriever Rescue (Abbey),

1 Golden Retriever/Chow mix Rescue (Patti),

1 Landseer Newfoundland Dog (Max),

1 Black Flat Coated Retriever Rescue (Charlie),

1 Maine Coon Cat (Boru),

1 American Tortie "Ragamuffin" Cat Rescue (Jenny),

1 dark gray Asian cat Rescue (Gracie),

1 Siamese Blue Point cat Rescue (Lily), &

1 "somethingorother" short hair cat Recue (Yeti);

all trying to get along together and make it through another day. A testimonial to love freely given and graciously shared among us all. In September 2012, the Bumpass Hounds & Kitties all moved from Bumpass, VA (from whence we got our Blog Tag) to Lake Wales, FL but we're still the Bumpass Hounds (and Kitties).

About us: THE BUMPASS HOUNDS

THE BUMPASS HOUNDS AND KITTIES (10/05/12): Jubal, 12 year old Golden Retriever, the senior member of the pack; Sophie, 9 year old Golden Retriever (Rescue); Shelby, 8 year old Golden Retriever; Jack, 7 year old Golden Retriever (Rescue); Abby, 6 year old Yellow Labrador / Golden Retriever mix (Rescue); Max, 5 year old Landseer (Newfoundland Dog); Patti, 2 year old Australian Shepherd / Golden Retriever mix (Rescue); Charlie, a 1 year old black Flat Coated Retriever (Rescue); Alex and Boru, 8 year old Maine Coon cats; Jenny, an 8 year old rescued tortie Ragamuffin cat; Gracie, a 2 year old rescued short hair Asaian mix cat; and Lily, a 1 year old Siamese Blue Point cat. The Bumpass Hounds rescues dogs come from Almost Heaven Golden Retriever Rescue & Sanctuary in Delray, WV.

THE BUMPASS HOUNDS FAMILY PORTRAIT - NOVEMBER 2007

JEB - Homer - Jubal - Shelby - Abby - Jack - Max & Gordon

WHERE'S BUMPASS?

Along the southeast shore of Lake Anna, Virginia. Click on the above photo and open in a new tab or window for a visual map. You can view "Lake Anna Connections" at: http://www.lakeannaconnections.com/

THE BUMPASS HOUNDS and KITTIES (TBH&K)

These postings are about the life and times of a group of cats and dogs living in the bustling metropolis of beautiful downtown Bumpass, Virginia, along scenic Lake Anna. Their origins and the relationships among themselves and their human custodians. Sometimes happy, often hysterical, and sometimes sad; just as life can be.You can help save a life at Almost Heaven Golden Retriever Rescue.http://www.almostheaven-golden-retriever-rescue.org/They savedGordie, Abby,Homer, Sophie, Radar, Charlie,andPatti,who all came to be Bumpass Hounds. Please "click" on the AHGRR Website in our Link List in the right margin just below. You can click on this site to see some of the dogs waiting at AHGRR for somebody just like you to take them to their happily furever home. http://www.almostheaven-golden-retriever-rescue.org/doglist.html. Shilohwill kiss you if you do. It's our "lick for a click" gimmick. Drool's cool.-Jubal -J.E.B. - Sophie -Shelby- Abby- Jack- Max- Shiloh -Radar- Patti- Charlie (Woof!)Boru - Alex - Jenny - Gracie- Lily(Meow!)

JUBAL - OVER THE RAINBOW

Village Canine Good Citizen

SOPHIE - OVER THE RAINBOW

Our former "Foster" Girl

Shelby

Village Princess

Abby (AHGRR&S RESCUE)

Village Busybody

JACK - OVER THE RAINBOW

Village Enforcer

Max (Brutus Maximus)

Village Watchdog

Patti (AHGRR&S RESCUE)

Happy Yappy

Charlie (AHGRR&S RESCUE)

The Black Sheep of the Family

ALEX - OVER THE RAINBOW

Big Al

Boru

Boogers Boru

Jenny (RESCUE)

Jen-Jen

Gracie (RESCUE)

NAFOD - No Apparent Fear Of Death

Lily (RESCUE)

Mom's shadow

Shiloh (RESCUE) - ADOPTED

Village Greeter

BEAR - OVER THE RAINBOW

Bear - OBD (Old Bear Dog) Our 1st Rescue Dog

KODI - OVER THE RAINBOW

Kodi - Ann Marie's Original Lubby

RUSTY - OVER THE RAINBOW

Rusty - Our First Dog

PENNY - OVER THE RAINBOW

Penny - Our Sweet Girl

CHANCE - OVER THE RAINBOW

Chance - One Man's Very Best Friend (Click photo & help fight cancer in Goldens)

GOLDEN HONEY - AT THE RAINBOW BRIDGE

CHANDLER - OVER THE RAINBOW

THE LUKE - OVER THE RAINBOW

Golden Boy, Lucky Luke, has crossed The Rainbow Bridge. He will be missed. He is a most loved dog.

THE BLEU - OVER THE RAINBOW

Playing with The Luke

THE LATE GREAT GORDIE WONDERDOG

WE ALL MISS GORDON

GORDON - A GREAT RESCUE

Gordon was abandoned by his "life long" owner at about age 7 when he was found to be going blind. He was rescued from an Atlanta area shelter by Carol and Skip at Almost Heaven Golden Retriever Rescue & Sanctuary. He joined our pack as a "special needs" dog, totally blind with two detached retinas, but it turned out his only real need was a loving home. He thrived within the pack and lived 15+ years. He was a beloved "Bumpass Hound." We lost Gordie, very unexpectedly, to cancer in January '08. We all miss him terribly, especially the girls, Shelby and Abby, by whom he was fussed over much like a grandfather. We were truly blessed and priviledged to be allowed to have Gordon live with us as a Bumpass Hound.

LISTEN UP PEOPLE (AND ANIMALS)

RIGHT CLICK ON MY PICTURE, OPEN IN A NEW TAB. NOW! GOT IT?

ALMOST HEAVEN GOLDEN RETRIEVER RESCUE & SANCTUARY

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PLEASE SHARE A LITTLE, OR A LOT WITH AHGRR; NO DONATION IS TOO SMALL TO HELP.

PLEASE, GIVE JUST ONE DOLLAR IF YOU CAN.

WE PARTICIPATED IN TWINKIE'S 2010 GLOBAL ANIMAL BLOGGING EVENT

WE MET LOTS OF NEW BLOGGER BUDDIES.

POPLAR SPRINGS ANIMAL SANCTUARY

Poplar Springs, a 501(c)3 charitabil organization, provides a safe, loving home for neglected, qbused or abandoned farm animals. Animals are referred to the sanctuary by humane societies who have confiscated them from cruelty cases or have rescued them from abandonment. Aftern their arrival they are provided with veterinary care, nourishing food and a warm shelter. All sanctuary animals are permanent residents who are allowed to live out their natural lives in peace. www.animalsanctuary.org

"The Animals' Saviour" - Copyright Jim Willis 1999

I looked at all the caged animals in the shelter...the cast-offs of human society. I saw in their eyes love and hope, fear and dread, sadness and betrayal. And I was angry. "God," I said, "this is terrible! Why don't you do something?" God was silent for a moment and then He spoke softly. "I have done something," He replied. "I created You."

POOP ON CANCER

CLICK PHOTO TO HELP

CANCER KILLS GOLDENS

AVMA's 10 Warning Signs of Canine Cancer: 1 Abnormal swellings that persist or continue to grow2 Sores that do not heal3 Weight loss4 Loss of appetite5 Bleeding or discharge from any body opening6 Offensive odor7 Difficulty eating or swallowing8 Hesitation to exercise or loss of stamina9 Persistent lameness or stiffness10 Difficulty breathing, urinating, or defecating

GOLDEN INSPIRATION

CLICK ON PHOTO

HAPPY HEARTS DOG COOKIES

Home Made with Home Love

DINOVITE - WORKING WONDERS FOR DOGS

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

STOP IN THE NAME OF LOVE

WATCH THESE VIDEOS AND JOIN THE FIGHT AGAINST CRUELTY TO ANIMALS. JUST CLICK ON THE LOGO.

WATCH THE RESCUE

CLICK ON THE PUP

PETFINDER

PETFINDER not only has lists of specific pets available for adoption near you but it is also a plethora of other great information, hints and tips about pet ownership. Check it out by clicking the Petfinder logo. - TBH (Hey Homer J. What's "plethora" mean? Is it like a "myriad?")

WE WON THE GOLDEN AWARD

I LOVE DOGS AWARD

THE PINK ROSES AWARD

From Joey: Pink Roses are given to all friends out there, bringing them a sweet and fruitful day. Those who receive these roses as a gift, you need to pass it on to 10 friends of yours to show them you care. And of course, for those who received the roses, that's to show that you're never forgotten.

YOUR BLOG IS FABULOUS AWARD

From Joey and other Blog Buddies

LIFE IS GRAND AWARD

From Joey with 5 Reasons Life Is Grand

CATS WITH OLDER PEOPLE

Wake up. The cat's got your teeth.

ARMY OF FOUR

DEVOTED TO DOGS

Click here to read Sarah Ferrell's newspaper column on How to be Your Dog's Best Owner.

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Pleez sign our guest book (up at the top of the page post section) and leave us your picture! Just click on our Guest Book. You can also leave your comments on our postings. Simply click on "comments" at the bottom of the posting on which you'd like to comment. If you leave a return e-mail address with your comment, we'll be glad to reply to any questions or comments. Homer is the village elder and he knows the most stuff so he'll probably have an answer. DROOL IS COOL